Kennecott Corporate Giving

Requesting Corporate Contributions

Kennecott is committed to actively participate with local communities by supporting projects that promote long-term mutual benefit where we have a presence. Kennecott supports organizations that focus on civic and community development, education, environment, arts and culture. Kennecott is committed to supporting projects within the Salt Lake Valley and Tooele area that are aligned with our business objectives and advance social responsibility.
As part of our commitment to support local communities, we have developed corporate giving guidelines for organizations requesting funding.

Requesting Funds

Kennecott will consider funding requests from organizations that meet the following criteria:

  • Relevance to supporting the objectives of Rio Tinto, Kennecott Utah Copper and/or Kennecott Land
  • Proof of qualifying non-profit status, including a tax-exempt determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Located in Salt Lake or Tooele counties.
  • Fiscally sound and have strong management practices and accountability.
  • Able to describe the population to be served and where they are located.
  • Provide evidence that the service is a response to a valid need, is superior to other competing services and/or encourages collaboration with other organizations for maximum impact.

As a general rule, Kennecottwill notsupport:

  • Establishment or support of endowments;
  • Coverage of operating deficits;
  • Capital campaigns;
  • Computers, software or related items;
  • Maintenance of existing facilities; and
  • Conferences, conventions and events.

Application Process

We will only consider requests submittedvia email on the form obtained from the Kennecott website. We will not consider requests made by phone. The application must be completed in its entirety with additional support included as an attachment. The application should explain how the proposal meets one or more of Kennecott’s specific areas of focus.

Corporate Giving Categories

Civic and Community Development

  • We support organizations that promote cultural, civic, and community activities that focus on building stronger communities.

Education

  • We support educational and research institutions, both public and private, from early childhood through university level. This includes programs that include the development of curriculum, literacy and school readiness and programs that help underserved students.

Environment

  • We support organizations that focus on sustainable development for the benefit the community and the environment.

Funding Cycles

Kennecott will review requests for support three times a year. Requests may be submitted year round and will be reviewed as follows:
Civic and Community Development – March 30
Education – June 30
Environment – September 30

Contact:
Deborah Thacker
Community Outreach Coordinator– Communications & External Relations
Phone: 801.204.2149

KENNECOTT CORPORATE GIVING APPLICATION

Email Completed Application and Attachments to:

Deborah Thacker

Company Name:
Contact Name:
Phone:
Email:
Mailing Address:

Category Applying for (check one):

Civic and Community Development

Education

Environment

Amount of Financial Support Requested:

Include with Application:

  1. Proof of qualifying non-profit status, including a tax-exempt determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
  2. List of board members and their affiliations.

(Please keep the following responses concise)

Brief Description of the organization’s mission and history.

A description of the project for which the applicant seeks support and who will benefit.

Overall project goals and expected impact.

Why the project is important and merits support.

Describe the population to be served and where they are located.

Provide evidence that the service is a response to a valid need, is superior to other competing services and/or encourages collaboration with other organizations for maximum impact.

Relevance to supporting the objectives of Rio Tinto, Kennecott Utah Copper and/or Kennecott Land

Applicant Name (Sign) / Applicant Name (Print) / Date
For Internal Use Only
Approved: / Yes / No